US Bridges

Route 640 over Staunton River/Ns RR

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · .00-CAMP CO/.00-PITTS · Structure no. 000000000026311

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
613 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 640 over Staunton River/Ns RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 640 over Staunton River/Ns RR in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 697 vehicles a day, projected to reach 936 by 2045. The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 640
CrossesStaunton River/Ns RR
Location.00-CAMP CO/.00-PITTS
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12286, -79.24468
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length613 ft (186.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2022)
Projected traffic936 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 640 over Staunton River/Ns RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 640 over Staunton River/Ns RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 640 over Staunton River/Ns RR carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 640 over Staunton River/Ns RR?

The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 640 over Staunton River/Ns RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.